Arden moves back to her childhood home after 17 years. Her parents had moved much earlier after Arden's baby sisters went missing. Arden has never gotArden moves back to her childhood home after 17 years. Her parents had moved much earlier after Arden's baby sisters went missing. Arden has never gotten over their disappearance. She remembers seeing a blonde head in a gold vehicle leaving after she had gone to get the twins some flowers and has never forgiven herself. Now she is back and is working with Josh who is writing about the mystery of the twins.

I loved Sandra Dee growing up and knew who Bobby Darin was somewhat until I saw the Kevin Spacey movie. Dodd tells the story of his parents lives, warI loved Sandra Dee growing up and knew who Bobby Darin was somewhat until I saw the Kevin Spacey movie. Dodd tells the story of his parents lives, warts and all. This is one of the better biographies that I've read. Dodd really did a lot of research into his parents past, and at the time, he still had Sandra to give her side. Very good read, I would have given it 4.5 stars if I could, not a 5 because there was some repetition but a good memoir....more

I picked this book up because there was a write up in our newspaper that some parents wanted it banned from middle school. I decided to read it and seI picked this book up because there was a write up in our newspaper that some parents wanted it banned from middle school. I decided to read it and see what all the controversy was about. It's the story of two teens, Brittany from the rich side of town and Alex from the poor side. Not only is he poor but he is a gangbanger.

I thought the book was well written and I would think more for high schoolers, but that being said, if it's already in middle school, I wouldn't remove it. As a parent, I would not hand my kid this book in middle school and recommend it, but if they were already reading it, I would think it would make a good discussion book. I think there are some good points made in the book. Some areas are passed over quickly, but overall a good read....more

Loved this sequel to "The Tea Rose". It had been so long between books but I quickly got back into Fiona and the Finegan's. There is so much in this bLoved this sequel to "The Tea Rose". It had been so long between books but I quickly got back into Fiona and the Finegan's. There is so much in this book it's hard to know where to begin.

India has just graduated from medical school. She comes from a wealthy family but they were against her becoming a doctor so she has nothing to do with them. Her dream is to open a clinic in Whitechapel for the poor. She wants to make a difference with her life. Her childhood love is to be her fiancé but she cannot make the commitment yet. Freddie is working with her parents behind her back to get her to give up her "silly" notion of being a doctor to the poor or anyone for that matter.

Joe and Fiona, Charlie and Seamie all have parts in this wonderful coming of age story. I hated for it to end but will pick up the final book in the trilogy soon....more

Harry gets a call from the wife of his friend Terry McCaleb. Terry died from an apparent heart attack but his widow wants Harry to check into it, someHarry gets a call from the wife of his friend Terry McCaleb. Terry died from an apparent heart attack but his widow wants Harry to check into it, something doesn't seem right. As Harry starts going through his friend's things, he finds a box of unsolved cases that Terry was working on, one being the case of Bob Backus, known as The Poet. The FBI thought he was dead but new evidence proves otherwise. Harry and Rachel Walling, who has been isolated from the FBI since her botching of the case, team up to find the Poet.

Joe is going to college. He has an assignment to write a biography of a person. Joe has a troubled home life and there is no one in his family to writJoe is going to college. He has an assignment to write a biography of a person. Joe has a troubled home life and there is no one in his family to write about so he goes to a nursing home to see if he can find an interesting person. The only person the nursing home has to tell his story is Carl Linstrom. He has been in prison for 30 years for the rape and murder of a 14 year old girl but now is dying of cancer so he's in the nursing home. Joe agrees to talk to him and after a few sessions, Joe believes that Carl is innocent and sets out to prove it.

I listened to this on audio and when the drive between work and home wasn't enough, I would listen while at work. I hated to put it down. I am anxious to read or listen to more of Eskens' books, I've found a new author to enjoy....more

Jaine is hired to write for a TV reality series. She and Prozac fly to an island paradise to be the new writer passing #2 leaving as she is arriving.Jaine is hired to write for a TV reality series. She and Prozac fly to an island paradise to be the new writer passing #2 leaving as she is arriving. The Bachelorettes and Bachelor are staying in a mansion with all the comforts of home. Jaine soon finds herself and Prozac on the 3rd floor in a small room with no A/C or nice accommodations. Her room also comes with a giant water bug.

Tai, the good looking guy who picked her up from the airport asks her to meet his family, she is ecstatic, until she finds he is setting her up for his dad to be his 12th wife!

I always look forward to these books. Levine always writes and entertaining story with a murder or two thrown in and this funny book did not disappoint.

The story of Baby Doe Tabor from childhood to her death. Elizabeth marries Harvey Doe and her father in law gives them a mine near Central City, ColorThe story of Baby Doe Tabor from childhood to her death. Elizabeth marries Harvey Doe and her father in law gives them a mine near Central City, Colorado. Elizabeth loves it but Harvey is not too happy about it. He drinks and later is found cheating so she files for divorce and moves to Leadville to find a job. She meets Horace Tabor and after he divorces his wife, they marry. Society shuns them but they are happy.

This is one of my favorite stories. I have other biographies of this couple and their daughter Silver Dollar. I have been to Leadville many times and of course have been to the Matchless mine and to the Tabor Opera House. It's a great historical love story.

This book was entertaining even though the author took some liberties with facts but is still a good read. I particularly loved her descriptions of the Ice Palace in Leadville. This was quite a big thing back then to try and bring people back to Leadville when the silver economy went bad. I've seen pictures and read about it but it was fun to "see" it through the Tabor's eyes....more

Lilly has been living in her families attic for her whole life. It is 1931 and all she knows is what she can see out her small window and her books thLilly has been living in her families attic for her whole life. It is 1931 and all she knows is what she can see out her small window and her books that her father brings her when he can. Her mother says she is an abomination and would scare people if she were allowed out. On the eve of her 10th birthday, her father is out of town. Her mother makes a rare appearance in the attic and tells Lilly that she must hurry, she is going to a special show just for her at a circus across their property. Lilly is frightened of everything, the world outside is so large! Lilly is wishing she could just go back to her attic room and especially after her mother sells her to the circus.

Nineteen years later, Julia, who ran away from her mother a couple of years ago, is found by a private detective and told she has inherited the family farm after her parents death. She goes back home to find there are many secrets surrounding her family that she knew nothing about, such as having an older sister.

This is a well written book that brings the story to life. You have rollercoaster emotions going through it and can't wait to see how it turns out, it brought tears to my eyes more than once. There is human as well as animal abuse in the story so if you don't like those types of books, you should skip this one. I love circus stories anyway but Wiseman brings out the family aspect and how everyone sticks together....more

Pendergast finds Helen only to lose her again in this finale of the Helen trilogy. It is well written as usual and fast paced. There were 2 other subPendergast finds Helen only to lose her again in this finale of the Helen trilogy. It is well written as usual and fast paced. There were 2 other sub plots going on that kind of distracted from the main story, or so it seemed to me. It was still enjoyable and would rate 3 1/2 stars if I could....more

Short book about how Bette Lee Crosby got ideas for her stories. It gives a synopsis of each and then how she came up with it. It was interesting forShort book about how Bette Lee Crosby got ideas for her stories. It gives a synopsis of each and then how she came up with it. It was interesting for the stories I had read and makes me want to get to the ones I haven't....more

This gives the historical debate surrounding Richard III and the princes although the princes are in the book much. Pollard gives what he has found abThis gives the historical debate surrounding Richard III and the princes although the princes are in the book much. Pollard gives what he has found about Richard's life but it is still uncertain whether or not he was responsible for the deaths of the boys or if they survived and lived under different names....more

Jerry, his cousin Ray and another friend are taking boxing lessons from the town deputy. Jerry wins the match with his friend but Ike, the coach and dJerry, his cousin Ray and another friend are taking boxing lessons from the town deputy. Jerry wins the match with his friend but Ike, the coach and deputy wants him to hit him more. Jerry refuses. Ike then beats the heck out of Jerry. When he and Ray get to his aunts house, she is appalled at the damage done to him and wants justice by going to the sheriff in the next town to administer it. Since the sheriff and deputy are both corrupt, it brings terror to the residents involved.

Good storyline that takes place in the 40's and brings to light the corruption that some small towns can face. The teens in the town take it upon themselves to find evidence and bring them to justice. Some editing issues but overall a good read....more

Marie lives with her single mother until her death and then lives with some beloved neighbors. When she decides to go to college, her education is paiMarie lives with her single mother until her death and then lives with some beloved neighbors. When she decides to go to college, her education is paid for. Her mother never discussed who her father was, just that he loved them very much but could not be with them. Marie meets a dashing man after college who sweeps her off her feet. They marry but she catches him in lies and is beginning to wonder about him.

I couldn't get enough reading time for this book until about 3/4 of the way through, then it took a turn that I wasn't expecting. It was still good but went into a couple of thought provoking subjects and then ended abruptly leaving a lot of questions. It was off putting for me and I don't think I'll look for the next book. A shame really because the author really has a gift for putting you into the story and characters....more

Evie is crashing at a friends house and comes across his son and his young girlfriend. It brings back memories to Evie when she was trying to fit in iEvie is crashing at a friends house and comes across his son and his young girlfriend. It brings back memories to Evie when she was trying to fit in in the summer of 1969.

A coming of age story that is based loosely on the Manson family. Entertaining....more

I was totally disappointed in this book. The fact that Natascha was kidnapped when she was 10 was horrible but she wrote this book as if she were a clI was totally disappointed in this book. The fact that Natascha was kidnapped when she was 10 was horrible but she wrote this book as if she were a clinician and sometimes victim. Thank goodness she was not sexually abused but she was beaten and verbally abused. On the other hand, if she asked her abductor for something, he gave it to her. He mostly just wanted a partner, he was a sick person and he had her convinced that he would kill her if she tried to get away but 8 1/2 years is a long time to wait to try....more

Gina and her kids are on the run when it is discovered by accident (literally) that her husband is a serial killer and a body is found in a garage whiGina and her kids are on the run when it is discovered by accident (literally) that her husband is a serial killer and a body is found in a garage which Mel has converted for his evil purposes. He is in prison but there are crazy people out there who believe that Gina was in on it and she has changed her identity along with the kids to stay away from them as they wish them harm.

I had some believability issues with some parts of the book but the last 1/3 of the book was very fast paced and exciting. There is a part two coming out in December which I am anxious to read and see how it turns out....more

Annie is at a crossroads and decides to get out of town for the weekend. She runs across a bed and breakfast about 6 hours from home. After getting seAnnie is at a crossroads and decides to get out of town for the weekend. She runs across a bed and breakfast about 6 hours from home. After getting settled in, she spends some time with Ophelia, the almost 90 year old owner, and Annie decides to spend a week. This is the beginning of a wonderful friendship between the two.

I loved this heartfelt book about a widow and her new young friend. Having read some of Crosby's other books which I also loved, it was fun to run across some "old friends". Every time I pick up a book by this author I know that I need to set aside some time because I become totally immersed. ...more

This was kind of a letdown after the last book I read by this author. Grace Rossi is working part-time after her divorce and taking care of her youngThis was kind of a letdown after the last book I read by this author. Grace Rossi is working part-time after her divorce and taking care of her young daughter Maddie. She has a crush on the judge of a large case that she it to help with and one night they have a romantic interlude. The next morning he is dead. They rule it a suicide but she believes it was murder and sets out to find the killer.

The body of a baby is found in an excavation site. Kate Waters (who we met in "The Widow) thinks this will make a good human interest story for her paThe body of a baby is found in an excavation site. Kate Waters (who we met in "The Widow) thinks this will make a good human interest story for her paper. The more she digs, the more interesting the story becomes.

I liked "The Widow" but loved this book better. I listened to it on audio and as the story unfolds, I had a hard time pushing the "stop" button. Good thriller....more

Mavis has two daughters, Rita 9 and Rosie 5. Their father was killed in WWII and Mavis is doing all she can to support herself and them. She meets JimMavis has two daughters, Rita 9 and Rosie 5. Their father was killed in WWII and Mavis is doing all she can to support herself and them. She meets Jimmy Randall and thinks things will get better. Jimmy is a bit abusive and is telling Mavis she must get rid of the girls, they aren't his children. She is pregnant and wants Jimmy to marry her so she gives the girls to her mother and Jimmy marries her. Now he is very abusive and wants Mavis to give up all rights to the girls. Lily, Mavis' mother has an accident and goes to the hospital and Mavis does what Jimmy wants. The girls are sent to an orphanage nearby but when the proprietor sees Lily as a problem, she sends them to Australia to another orphanage she runs.

This is such a touching and at the same time heartbreaking story. I had little sympathy for Mavis but so wanted Lily to have the girls. Very good read....more

Flint Harrington has been mining the family mine since he was let go as a policeman for the small town of Hallelujah. When Mayor Joe is found dead inFlint Harrington has been mining the family mine since he was let go as a policeman for the small town of Hallelujah. When Mayor Joe is found dead in his mine, at first glance it seems to be accidental but on further investigation, it is murder. Although Flint is no longer a policeman, he is asked to help find who killed the Mayor.

This was a pretty good mystery taking place in the Colorado Mountains. I liked the setting of a small town and the mining. There were quite a few characters to keep up with but it was a good start to a new series....more

Dani works for HIPP or Innocent Prisoners Project. They get letters from convicts on death row all the time to take their case and prove their innocenDani works for HIPP or Innocent Prisoners Project. They get letters from convicts on death row all the time to take their case and prove their innocence. As she's reading a letter from George Calhoun, something stirs in her and she feels she needs to take another look. George is to be put to death in 6 weeks but he declares his innocence and says that the daughter he is accused of killing may be alive. Dani chooses her team of two others and sets out to prove his innocence before time is up.

I thought this was a well written book with a good story that keeps you guessing until the very end. Well done, I will look for more books by this author....more

Eric Parrish is Chief Psychologist at a hospital. They have just ranked #2 for the psychology department and everyone is riding high and congratulatinEric Parrish is Chief Psychologist at a hospital. They have just ranked #2 for the psychology department and everyone is riding high and congratulating Dr. Parrish. He is recently divorced from his wife and has visitation with his daughter Hannah. Now Caitlin has a new boyfriend and things are not going well with his visitation. He decides to go for full custody but things are beginning to go wrong for Eric, very wrong.

This was a very good thriller that I couldn't wait to get back to. I listened to it on audio and it got me going the long way home to keep listening....more

This is a story about a woman coming to terms with the death of her husband. I like the way Berg describes her surroundings and puts you right into thThis is a story about a woman coming to terms with the death of her husband. I like the way Berg describes her surroundings and puts you right into the story. For me, there were areas that I liked, and others were a little over the top for me....more

Dr. Brockton is trying to figure out who murdered a woman and burned her in her car. While investigating, he finds a crematorium who has been mishandlDr. Brockton is trying to figure out who murdered a woman and burned her in her car. While investigating, he finds a crematorium who has been mishandling loved ones bodies and not doing their job. His nemesis Garland Hamilton returns in this book to give Brockton a tough time....more

It had been a while since I'd read Stephanie but I got right back into it and loved it. I so enjoy these for the light and humorous stories that theyIt had been a while since I'd read Stephanie but I got right back into it and loved it. I so enjoy these for the light and humorous stories that they are and love the back and forth between Morelli and Ranger. If she ever settled on one or the other, it would ruin the books for me.

I finished it so quickly that I'm now missing my "friends". : )...more

Naomi is kidnapped on her wedding night. I think I have it all figured out but a few pages later I am awestruck.

Good read where you get to know the cNaomi is kidnapped on her wedding night. I think I have it all figured out but a few pages later I am awestruck.

Good read where you get to know the characters a little at a time and can decide if you like them or despise them. The author does a good job of making you want to hurry and get back to the story even if you can only read in short spurts as I had to do for real life reasons, but I couldn't wait to see how it would turn out. ...more